If you're going to type bbcode by hand you need to put a / before the last b. Or you can just highlight text with your mouse and click one of the buttons above the white box you type into.

Did you get my email?

Just in case you didn't this is what I wrote:

I'm not sure. Have you tried logging out, closing your browser, opening your
browser then logging in again. Or clearing your chached files, deleting
cookies etc. Is this with Internet Explorer or Firefox or something else? Do
you have Zone Alarm or something similar?

Or try this: Can Login, but can't post, download or other activities without being logged out - Corticon Support

Well I'm glad you're back.